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Letter to the editor: The party of the Kennedys is dead now
And again, I feel the need to say, I am no fan of Trump, not a Republican, and was, past tense, a registered Democrat. Never again will I vote for a Democrat. Not now. Mob mentality is not my thing. What's terrifying is the governor of New York … more
Letter to the editor: Letter writers offer no solutions to country's problems
The recent letters of "Trumpians," especially Sellars and Hughes, reveal them to be obvious classmates of Jethro Bodine. At least Jethro Grad-U-Ated. One declares how he will never vote for a Democrat again while the other laments the $40,000 they … more
Letter to the editor: Problems with dirt roads could be helped with penny tax
I read with interest the article on the many dirt roads in Sumter County. I can understand the complexity of the program of maintaining those dirt roads. But those who live on those roads pay taxes also, and something should be done other than … more
Letter to the editor: Our children are worthy of taxpayers' investment in education
After reading the letter to the editor from JP Reilly on Feb. 20, 2024, titled, "Tax dollars funding upgrades to facilities at closed school," it reminds me of the adage, "If it don't come out in the wash, it will come out in the rinse." Mr. Reilly … more
Letter to the editor: Don't taxpayers deserve to choose to continue paying school tax?
In response to Senator Johnson’s press release on the 1% school debt tax, I think it’s important to remember that a lot of talk is always given, but the actions to back it up are always … more
Letter to the editor: Finding a primary care physician is difficult in our country
Finding a primary care physician (PCP), i.e., general internist who cares for medical problems of adult patients, usually over age 18, or a family physician who cares for medical problems in children and adults, is quite difficult in our community … more
Letter to the editor: Answers to world's current problems are in the Bible
What is it that provokes us to action? Recently a horrible attack on police doing their job in Charlotte took the lives of four in the line of duty. It happened close to where my son lives. Students with very little in their heads but hatred of Jews … more
Letter to the editor: Are Biden's actions saving the democracy of the United States?
Just so I am clear on this, my president, Joe Biden, is attempting to save the democracy by defeating a man he tried to keep off the ballot through his DOJ? That's democracy? Does saving the democracy also include ignoring Supreme Court rulings … more
Letter to editor: Lengthy bridge closure has caused hardship for residents, businesses
I am writing to express my frustration and disappointment over the more than two-year closure of the bridge on East Red Bay Road. This bridge is a vital link for many residents and businesses in the area, and its prolonged closure has caused a lot … more
Letter to the editor: Paving equipment should be placed on penny sales tax list
It was heartbreaking to watch the Sumter County Council meeting on April 9, 2024. The big topic of the meeting was paving roads in the county. I do not know how the county's chairman and the city's mayor sleep at night after hearing Sumter citizens … more
Letter to the editor: We should all know costs of our medical treatment
On a recent visit to one of my providers, I noticed that it is not routine to provide a statement of charges for the examination and the procedures that were done. The care that I received was excellent and professionally done. As I approached the … more
Letter to the editor: Sumter City residents deserve paved roads in 2024
Low- to moderate-income communities in downtown Sumter are faced with some of the same issues that plague our rural neighbors in Sumter County, only this is in close proximity to the downtown central business district oddly. These communities … more
Letter to the editor: Education is key to having a great quality of life
The United States of America was built on the commonwealth and common defense for this country. The purpose written by Thomas Jefferson was "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their … more
Letter to the editor: Satan identifies as God
One day Satan, the old devil, will identify as God. 2 Thessalonians 2:4 (KJV) says concerning Satan (appearing as the antichrist after the rapture of Christ's Church), "Who opposeth and exalteth himself above all that is called God, or that is … more
Letter to the editor: Lawyer commercials on TV are redundant nuisances
I have been subscribing to The Item for years and have no complaints. I prefer a hard copy of the local news over the online option. I also have antenna television, and my complaint with it is the number of lawyer commercials shown. There are sooo … more
Letter to the editor: Join Red Cross' annual Giving Day to help S.C. families
Help can't wait when emergencies strike - not for the family displaced by a disaster, the patient in need of lifesaving blood or the deployed service member alerted to a family crisis at home. Every day, when our neighbors cope with emergencies … more
Letter to the editor: It would be good if we could admit problems, lower anger
Pick a topic: Southern border, Ukraine, nuclear war, Israel-Gaza, NATO, Biden, Trump, woke, critical race theory, the press, inflation, the Fed, public and private education, national debt, collapse of mainline churches, defunding police, … more
Letter to the editor: Sumter, America need a good old revival
This is Holy Week, so I am giving tribute to my Savior and Lord, Jesus Christ. You can find His story in the Bible in the latter chapters of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. His story is referred to in many other parts of the Bible as well. On … more
Letter to the editor: Who makes decision about what is 'fair share' in taxes?
Our President Biden, in his State of the Union address, spoke many times about people and corporations need to pay their "fair share" in taxes. I am confused as to what "fair share" means. Who makes the decision what fair share is? Washington? Poor … more
Letter to the editor: Sen. McElveen is outstanding statesman who will be missed
I am responding to an article written on March 6, 2024, "McElveen will not seek reelection for 4th term in S.C. State." Sen. Thomas McElveen is an unbelievable, gracious, kind and outstanding statesman. He will go down in history as one of the best … more
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